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Heartwarming Bodycam Footage Shows Cop Hugging Scared Suspect After Chase


In one of the most unexpected turns of events, an intense police chase ended with a surprise that no one was expecting.

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Reports confirmed how a Kentucky case that spanned over two counties ended with a heartwarming flair. The chase was very intense, but thankfully, all guns were drawn. Out of the blue, the police chief went ahead and hugged the driver, revealed the footage. But how and why did it all take place is a question on so many people’s minds.

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Source: New York Post

Well, the pursuit started off when a female driver who cops identified as Latrece Curry, felt shaken and taken aback after a sudden domestic dispute. This incident was a private couple affair, where reports mentioned how she fled home before cops could arrive.

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However, as the deputy managed to track her down, she attempted to speed off. Certainly, that led into a hot pursuit on Wednesday, that involved a few police cars too. The news was confirmed by police chief James Richardson.

The entire pursuit can towards a high stake end after 41-year-old Curry finally stopped over at a parking lot that was located in the Hodgenville area. just so she could avoid a roadblock.

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Source: YouTube

On that note, the officers approached her vehicle quickly with all guns drawn. They made loud yells and screams at the suspect, forcing her to step out of her vehicle. Details of the incident were all revealed thanks to the cases’ bodycam footage.

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Soon, Richardson begins to move closer and closer, pointing his firearm towards her, through her vehicle’s window. But then, the mood of the incident soon takes a 360-degree turn.

Source: YouTube

The woman was very shaken and taken aback by the whole event. She broke down into tears, shivering with fear as to what would happen next. Officers requested her to unlock her doors, making sure her hands were up after that. On her face, there was a look of sheer dread and terror. “She was clearly scared to death.”

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And that’s when the leading officer put his gun back into the holster and told her to calm down. Next, he helped her take the seatbelt off and once he didn’t perceive any threat, he gave her a hug when she broke down in tears. Later, was taken under police custody and charged with traffic violations, endangerment, and fleeing from the cops.

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Now that’s what you call an unexpected turn of events.